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27-year old power forward Nikola Markovic (208-F/C-89) had a great game in the last round for Trefl Sopot and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 9. He had a double-double of 24 points and 16 rebounds, while his team beat Krosno (#9, 5-5) 75-64. Trefl Sopot is placed at 8th position in Polish league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Trefl Sopot will need more victories to improve their 5-4 record. In the team's... [read more]

27-year old power forward Nikola Markovic (208-F/C-89) had a great game in the last round for Trefl Sopot and receives a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 9.He had a double-double of 24 points and 16 rebounds, while his team beat Krosno (#9, 5-5) 75-64. Trefl Sopot is placed at 8th position in Polish league. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Trefl Sopot will need more victories to improve their 5-4 record. In the team's last game Markovic had a remarkable 71.4% from 2-point range. He turned to be Trefl Sopot's top player in his first season with the team. Markovic has impressive league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (7th best: 7.1rpg) and averages solid 56.0% FGP.

Second best performed player last round was Kerron Johnson (183-PG-90) of MKS DG. He is American guard in his first season at MKS DG. In the last game Johnson recorded impressive 29 points and 6 assists. Of course he led MKS DG to another comfortable win 87-74 over the lower-ranked Siarka (#16, 1-9) being unquestionably team leader. MKS DG's 4th position in the standings has not changed. His team's 7-3 record is not bad at all. Johnson is a newcomer at MKS DG and quickly became one of team's most reliable players.

Third place about best performers goes to center Zane Knowles (208-C-92) of Siarka (#16). Knowles scored 18 points and grabbed eight rebounds. Despite Knowles' great performance Siarka lost 75-87 to the higher-ranked Anwil (#5, 7-3). But his team cannot count on just a single player as he also needs help of the other teammates. Siarka can only dream about fighting for top spots in the league. They have rather bad season and 1-9 record places them close to the bottom of the standings. Too bad for Knowles he does not play for a better team. But maybe if he did, his season stats would not be that high. Knowles has a very solid season. In 3 games in Poland he scored 12.3ppg.

The Player of the week is chosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc.The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy.The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3* (REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4* (2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3* (2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3* (3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)

Robert Skibniewski (182-83) has parted ways with Anwil (TBL) and signed new deal withKing Szczecin(TBL) until the end of 2017/2018 season.In 9 PLK games he recorded 5.9ppg, 1.2rpg and 3.4apg this season. The last season Skibniewski played also at Anwil where in 39 TBL games he averaged 6.7ppg, 1.9rpg and 3.3apg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals. Skibniewski represented Poland at the Qualifications to European Championships 2017 this year. His stats at that event were 6 games: 0... [read more]

Robert Skibniewski (182-83) has parted ways with Anwil (TBL) and signed new deal with King Szczecin (TBL) until the end of 2017/2018 season. In 9 PLK games he recorded 5.9ppg, 1.2rpg and 3.4apg this season. The last season Skibniewski played also at Anwil where in 39 TBL games he averaged 6.7ppg, 1.9rpg and 3.3apg. He helped them to make it to the semifinals.Skibniewski represented Poland at the Qualifications to European Championships 2017 this year. His stats at that event were 6 games: 0pts.Skibniewski has played also professionally in Slovakia (Inter Bratislava), Poland (Slask, AZS Koszalin, Polpharma and Swiecie) and Czech Republic (Prostejov).

TBL top team - Twarde Pierniki (9-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat ninth ranked Energa Czarni (4-5) in Torun 85-74. Energa Czarni was trailing by 6 points at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 29-16 charge of Twarde Pierniki, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Energa Czarni's 30. They outrebounded Energa Czarni 37-26 including 25 on... [read more]

TBL top team - Twarde Pierniki (9-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat ninth ranked Energa Czarni (4-5) in Torun 85-74. Energa Czarni was trailing by 6 points at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 29-16 charge of Twarde Pierniki, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Energa Czarni's 30. They outrebounded Energa Czarni 37-26 including 25 on the defensive glass. 26 personal fouls committed by Energa Czarni helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American guard Kyle Weaver (198-86, college: Washington St.) who led his team to a victory with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international Lukasz Wisniewski (186-84, college: Barton Co. CC, agency: Promotex) contributed with 16 points for the winners. American point guard Jerel Blassingame (175-81, college: UNLV) answered with 10 points and 8 assists for Energa Czarni. Energa Czarni's coach Roberts Stelmahers rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Undefeated Twarde Pierniki have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. Energa Czarni at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. Twarde Pierniki are looking forward to face AZS Polfarmex (#14) in Kutno in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Energa Czarni will play at home against Trefl and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Krosno (5-5) and Trefl (5-4), which took place in Sopot. 7th ranked Krosno lost to tenth ranked Trefl in a road game 64-75. Serbian power forward Nikola Markovic (208-89) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds for the winners and Anthony Ireland chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Swedish-American guard Chris Czerapowicz (201-91, college: Davidson) with 19 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trefl moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Asseco. Krosno at the other side dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Szczecin. Trefl will play against Energa Czarni (#11) in Slupsk in the next round. Krosno will play at home against Stabill and hopes to get back on the winning track. The game between third ranked PGE Turow (7-3) and 17th ranked TBV Start (1-9) in Zgorzelec on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. PGE Turow outscored guests from Lublin 106-74. Mateusz Kostrzewski nailed 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side. Brandon Peterson came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds for TBV Start in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. PGE Turow maintains third place with 7-3 record having just one point less than leader Torun, which they share with Anwil and MKS DG. Loser TBV Start stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. They share it with Siarka. PGE Turow will meet Anwil (#5) in the next round. TBV Start will play against the league's second-placed Stelmet (#2) and hope to win that game.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 9: Anwil beat Siarka on the road 87-75. Polpharma lost to Szczecin on its own court 64-81. MKS DG managed to outperform Siarka in Dabrowa Gornicza 87-74. Rosa Radom rolled over Polfarmex Kutno at home 72-52. AZS Koszalin was defeated by Stal Ostrow on the opponent's court 65-60. The most impressive performance of 9th round was 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks by Zane Knowles of Siarka.

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Anwil (7-3) beat 16th ranked Stabill (1-9) in Tarnobrzeg 87-75 on Wednesday. The game was mostly controlled by Anwil. Stabill managed to win second period 20-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The former international point guard Kamil Laczynski (183-89) nailed a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 assists for the winning side and Belgian-American guard Tyler Haws (193-91, college: BYU) accounted for 16 points. Bahamas center Zane Knowles (208-92, college: Texas A&M-CC) came up with 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks and American Travis Releford (198-90, college: Kansas) added 17 points and 5 assists respectively for Stabill in the defeat. Five Stabill players scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for Anwil. They moved-up to third place, which they share with MKS DG and PGE Turow. Loser Stabill keeps the sixteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Start Lublin. Anwil will meet at home PGE Turow (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Stabill will play against Krosno (#9) and hope to win that game. Top scorers:Anwil: T.Haws 16+2reb+1ast, N.Jaramaz 15+3reb, K.Laczynski 11+2reb+11ast, P.Leonczyk 10+5reb, F.Dmitriev 9+6reb+1ast, T.McCray 8+6reb+2astSiarka: Z.Knowles 18+8reb, T.Releford 17+3reb+5ast, K.Jakobczyk 14+3reb+2ast, B.Brown 12+3reb+4ast, T.Wojdyla 12+5reb+2ast, A.Welsh 2+1reb

Everything could happen in Starogard at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked Wilki Morskie and 12th ranked Polpharma had identical 4-5 record. But Polpharma was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Szczecin 81-64 on Sunday night. The guests were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. American forward Taylor Brown (200-89, college: Bradley, agency: Three Eye Sports) nailed 17 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and the former international swingman Pawel Kikowski (193-86) accounted for 17 points. Four Wilki Morskie players scored in double figures. Wilki Morskie's coach Marek Lukomski used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Serbian power forward Uros Mirkovic (205-82, agency: BeoExcell) came up with 21 points and 5 rebounds and forward Lukasz Diduszko (196-86) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Polpharma in the defeat. Wilki Morskie (5-5) moved-up to ninth place, which they share with Krosno. Loser Polpharma keeps the twelfth position with six games lost. They share it with Stal Ostrow. Wilki Morskie will meet higher ranked Asseco (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Polpharma will play against MKS Dabrowa Gornicza (#4) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers:Szczecin: T.Brown 17+8reb+2ast, P.Kikowski 17+2reb+2ast, Z.Robbins 10+8reb, R.Robinson 10+2reb+6ast, C.Sword 6+2reb+1ast, S.Lukasiak 6+2rebPolpharma: U.Mirkovic 21+5reb+2ast, L.Diduszko 9+5reb+2ast, M.Flieger 8+2reb+3ast, M.Paliukenas 8+4reb+1ast, S.Dlugosz 7+1reb+2ast, T.Davis 6+7reb+3ast

Very predictable result when fourth ranked MKS Dabrowa Gornicza (7-3) won against 16th ranked Stabill (1-9) in Tarnobrzeg 87-74 on Sunday. The guests trailed by 1 point after three quarters before their 28-14 charge, which allowed them to win the game. MKS Dabrowa Gornicza dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Stabill's 22 and made 17-of-20 free shots (85.0 percent) during the game. American point guard Kerron Johnson (183-90, college: Belmont) nailed 29 points and 6 assists for the winning side and the former international Bartlomiej Woloszyn (196-86) accounted for 18 points and 5 rebounds. American Travis Releford (198-90, college: Kansas) came up with 23 points and the other American import guard Brandon Brown (180-89, college: Montana-West) added 10 points and 9 assists respectively for Stabill in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The victory was the third consecutive win for MKS Dabrowa Gornicza. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Anwil and PGE Turow. Loser Stabill keeps the sixteenth position with nine games lost. They share it with Start Lublin. MKS Dabrowa Gornicza will meet at home Polpharma (#12) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Stabill will play against Krosno (#9) and hope to win that game. Top scorers:MKS DG: K.Johnson 29+6ast, B.Woloszyn 18+5reb+2ast, V.Kovalenko 15+6reb+1ast, J.Wilson 10+3reb+2ast, P.Szymanski 7+5reb+1ast, M.Kucharek 6+5reb+2astSiarka: T.Releford 23+4reb+3ast, K.Jakobczyk 19+1reb, A.Welsh 12+8reb, B.Brown 10+2reb+9ast, T.Wojdyla 7+3reb+2ast, Z.Knowles 3+9reb

Worth to mention about the upset in a game between Krosno (5-5) and Trefl (5-4), which took place in Sopot. 7th ranked Krosno lost to tenth ranked Trefl in a road game 64-75. It looked good early as Krosno took a 6-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Trefl had a 25-6 second period charge getting the lead and Krosno was not able to take back game control losing it eventually 64-75. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Krosno to just 6 points in second quarter. Serbian power forward Nikola Markovic (208-89) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 24 points and 16 rebounds for the winners and American point guard Anthony Ireland (175-91, college: Loyola Mary) chipped in 17 points and 4 assists. The best for the losing side was Swedish-American guard Chris Czerapowicz (201-91, college: Davidson) with 19 points and American guard Royce Woolridge (190-92, college: Grand Canyon) scored 16 points and 5 steals. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trefl moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Asseco. Krosno at the other side dropped to the ninth position with five games lost. They share it with Szczecin. Trefl will play against Energa Czarni (#11) in Slupsk in the next round. Krosno will play at home against Stabill and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers:Trefl Sopot: N.Markovic 24+16reb+3ast, J.Karolak 19+1reb+1ast, A.Ireland 17+4ast, P.Smigielski 9+5reb, M.Stefanski 4+6reb, F.Dylewicz 2+4reb+1astKrosno: C.Czerapowicz 19+4reb+1ast, R.Woolridge 16+4reb+1ast, D.Oczkowicz 10+3reb+2ast, K.Maddox 8+1reb+1ast, S.Hajric 8+4reb, J.Dluski 3+6reb

TBL top team - Twarde Pierniki (9-0) managed to deliver another win on Sunday. This time they beat ninth ranked Energa Czarni (4-5) in Torun 85-74. Energa Czarni was trailing by 6 points at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 29-16 charge of Twarde Pierniki, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Energa Czarni's 30. They outrebounded Energa Czarni 37-26 including 25 on the defensive glass. 26 personal fouls committed by Energa Czarni helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a good game for American guard Kyle Weaver (198-86, college: Washington St.) who led his team to a victory with 10 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international Lukasz Wisniewski (186-84, college: Barton Co. CC, agency: Promotex) contributed with 16 points for the winners. American point guard Jerel Blassingame (175-81, college: UNLV) answered with 10 points and 8 assists and the other American import swingman Chavaughn Lewis (196-93, college: Marist) added 12 points and 4 assists in the effort for Energa Czarni. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Energa Czarni's coach Roberts Stelmahers rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Twarde Pierniki have an impressive series of nine victories in a row. They maintain first place with 9-0 record. Energa Czarni at the other side dropped to the eleventh position with five games lost. Twarde Pierniki are looking forward to face AZS Polfarmex (#14) in Kutno in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Energa Czarni will play at home against Trefl and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers:Torun: L.Wisniewski 16+2reb+2ast, O.Trotter 16+1reb+1ast, K.Sulima 13+3reb, K.Weaver 10+5reb+7ast, B.Diduszko 9+4reb, M.Sandul 6+3rebEnerga Czarni: D.Kravish 13+5reb, C.Lewis 12+2reb+4ast, J.Blassingame 10+3reb+8ast, G.Surmacz 10+7reb, J.Mokros 9+1reb, J.Jackson 8

Not a big story in a game when 14th ranked AZS Polfarmex (2-6) was outscored by sixth ranked Rosa (6-4) in Radom 72-52 on Sunday. The game without a history. Rosa led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They also forced 20 AZS Polfarmex turnovers. International swingman Michal Sokolowski (196-92) nailed 15 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side and American point guard Jordan Callahan (184-90, college: Tulane) accounted for 13 points and 4 assists. Canadian center Michael Fraser (203-84, college: Oklah.Baptist) came up with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds and Belarusian power forward Maksim Salash (206-96) added 6 points and 10 rebounds respectively for AZS Polfarmex in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Rosa maintains sixth place with 6-4 record. AZS Polfarmex lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the fourteenth position with six games lost. Rosa will meet AZS Koszalin (#15) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. AZS Polfarmex will play against the league's leader Twarde Pierniki and hope to secure a win. Top scorers:Rosa Radom: M.Sokolowski 15+5reb+2ast, J.Callahan 13+2reb+4ast, D.Jackson 8+8reb+1ast, J.Zyskowski 8+5reb, M.Bojanowski 7+2reb+1ast, R.Witka 6+3reb+3astPolfarmex Kutno: M.Fraser 11+12reb, D.Wallace 10+2reb+2ast, M.Salash 6+10reb, D.Berisha 6+4reb+3ast, M.Bartosz 6+4reb+3ast, S.Kowalczyk 6+3reb

The game between third ranked PGE Turow (7-3) and 17th ranked TBV Start (1-9) in Zgorzelec on Sunday ended with biggest points difference. PGE Turow outscored guests from Lublin 106-74. The game without a history. PGE Turow led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 30 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by TBV Start's players. The former international Mateusz Kostrzewski (200-89) nailed 24 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) for the winning side and American center Kirk Archibeque (205-84, college: Fort Lewis) accounted for 19 points and 10 rebounds. American power forward Brandon Peterson (204-90, college: Arkansas St., agency: Inception Sports) came up with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import guard Doug Wiggins (183-88, college: Mountain St.) added 14 points respectively for TBV Start in the defeat. Five PGE Turow and four TBV Start players scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. PGE Turow maintains third place with 7-3 record having just one point less than leader Torun, which they share with Anwil and MKS DG. Loser TBV Start stay at the bottom position with nine games lost. They share it with Siarka. PGE Turow will meet Anwil (#5) in the next round. TBV Start will play against the league's second-placed Stelmet (#2) and hope to win that game. Top scorers:PGE Turow: M.Kostrzewski 24+9reb+1ast, K.Archibeque 19+10reb, B.Bochno 19+1reb+5ast, M.Michalak 15+6reb+2ast, T.Carter 11+2reb+11ast, U.Nikolic 8Start Lublin: D.Wiggins 14+4reb+3ast, B.Peterson 14+10reb+1ast, J.Dloniak 10+2reb+2ast, S.Balmazovic 10+5reb, M.Jankowski 8+2reb+1ast, G.Malecki 5+2reb

Everything went according to plan when thirteenth ranked Stal Ostrow Wlkp. (4-6) defeated at home 15th ranked AZS Koszalin (2-7) 65-60 on Saturday. AZS Koszalin was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Stal Ostrow Wlkp. made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. Stal Ostrow Wlkp. outrebounded AZS Koszalin 31-19 including a 24-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. American point guard Aaron Johnson (173-88, college: UAB, agency: Two Points) nailed 15 points and 4 assists for the winning side and Bulgarian Hristo Nikolov (200-85, agency: 011 Sports) accounted for 11 points and 5 rebounds. Stal Ostrow Wlkp.'s coach Emil Rajkovic used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. American point guard Remon Nelson (175-90, college: FoKoPo) came up with 19 points and 5 assists and the other American import swingman Kenny Manigault (196-91, college: Pikeville) added 13 points respectively for AZS Koszalin in the defeat. Four AZS Koszalin players scored in double figures. Stal Ostrow Wlkp. moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with Polpharma. AZS Koszalin lost their third game in a row. They keep the fifteenth position with seven games lost. Stal Ostrow Wlkp. will meet higher ranked Asseco (#7) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. AZS Koszalin will play against Rosa (#6) and hope to secure a win. Top scorers:Stal Ostrow: A.Johnson 15+1reb+4ast, H.Nikolov 11+5reb, P.Troupe 10+1reb, S.King 8+7reb, S.Szewczyk 5+4reb, M.Antonio Carter 5+4reb+5astAZS Koszalin: R.Nelson 19+5ast, K.Manigault 13+4reb+1ast, D.Wall 10+2reb+1ast, J.Zalewski 10+2reb, S.Sikora 3+2reb+1ast, M.Nowakowski 3+2ast

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